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She took over 100 Africans to the Caribbean. Now Aisha Maina is quietly reshaping Afri-Caribbean business and diplomacy.
Hadija Jabiri sees potential across Tanzania’s agricultural value chain, particularly in the processing of fruit, vegetables ...
When Benjamin Fernandes returned to Tanzania in 2017 after completing his MBA in the US, he had a plan: build a digital money transfer company from the ground up. What followed was a turbulent path ...
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Partner Content At just 41, Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri, stands as one of the youngest traditional rulers on the African continent yet his reign reflects the gravitas and clarity of a leader ...
The founders of Ziweto Enterprises have capitalised on opportunities in Malawi’s agriculture industry to build a rapidly growing business. Starting with a chain of agrovet stores – essentially ...
From a meat processing venture in Rwanda to a Tanzanian fruit and vegetable business, and a Malawian supplier of animal feed and veterinary products – these are just a few of the companies in the ...
Interview summary Nigeria’s food delivery sector has grown rapidly in recent years, with the market projected to more than double to $2.4bn within the next eight years, according to research group ...
Zambia-based Luano Food Company, which specialises in honey and is now diversifying into avocado processing, recently received investment from venture capital firm wCap. We spoke with Miit Pandoliker, ...
Chisepo Chirwa is the co-founder and CEO of Bosso, an e-commerce platform for building materials in Zambia. Established in 2022, the company recently secured $400,000 in pre-seed funding from ...
Founded in 2017, Bature has introduced a variety of craft beer brands infused with local ingredients. Its offerings include Lagos Lager, Black Gold Stout (flavoured with Nigerian coffee beans), ...